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    Southampton to Waterloo vs Southampton to Victoria

    444s into Waterloo. 377s into Victoria. Unless you’re desperate to do the track, Waterloo is far more quicker and convenient.
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    Worst Journeys to make in Extreme Heat.

    Drink plenty of water, stay out of the sun and apply sun cream. I’ll be sitting in the office with the air con switched on to the max.
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    Carlisle Kingmoor Open Day (22nd July 2017)

    From the DRS home page, Stagecoach route 76. From Carlisle Railway Station please get Stagecoach Bus 76 from The Courts and get off at The Redfern Inn. Kingmoor depot is a short walk from this stop. Carlisle day rider price is £3.30 adult / £8.00 family (max two adults and three kids). Buses...
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    Most annoying habits of other passengers.

    I'm the opposite! I've had some great conversations with complete strangers.
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    Most annoying habits of other passengers.

    People hogging seats with bags. One/two people hogging a section of 4 seats with a table, whilst groups are forced to sit elsewhere. Loud talking either to companion or in a phone. Those are the main ones.
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    Trivia: Where would you go?

    I'd like to go to Amersham and Chesham, but they're beyond Z6.😉
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    Trivia: Where would you go?

    Piccadilly line, Cockfosters to Uxbridge.
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    Paddington-Liverpool Street at around 0800

    Busy, but you'll get on. Worse case scenario, you might have to let one go, and not get a seat.
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    Mersey Electrics Day

    Congratulations John!
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    Seat reservations on Scotrail

    I had a great time last year travelling the lines to Kyle, Wick, Inverness and Aberdeen. This year I am planning to do the following. I will be travelling the 2nd week of September. Day 1 1037 Glasgow to Oban and 1441 return. Day 2 0938 Glasgow to Stranraer then the 1250 return. 1612...
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    A moan about London Bridge works

    Monument and Mansion House are the other side of London Bridge!
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    Overnight change at Wolverhampton.. 0216 till 0637

    I would suggest a kip, if you can that is. I don't know if the waiting room(s) would be open at this time.
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    London North Eastern Railway (LNER) First Class service

    Am on the Northbound Chieftain, just had Steak and Stout pie, with a dollop of Mash. Very nice!
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    Exploring the Highlands

    Appreciate all the replies chaps. Lee, will read your post! As to day 4, I think instead of visiting preserved lines I will bus it to Fort William and do the line to Mallaig. If I get the 0845 bus, I could then do Fort William-Crianlarich-Mallaig-Fort William. Bus gets me back to Inverness...
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    Exploring the Highlands

    No I will be staying in Inverness, it's easy to track bash all these lines from there. Anything in Kyle, apart from transport museum and shop in the station? Anything in Wick?
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    Newcastle Day Out - 12th March 2013

    Interesting, thanks for posting. Must do the T&W Metro at some point.
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    Exploring the Highlands

    Sounds good Vox! I will be staying at the Premier inn, so will avail meself of their meal deals for a couple of days, but might well take up your recommendation!
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    Exploring the Highlands

    Yes Telstar, I must admit it might be a mission doing the Strathspey and Keith in one day, I had intended for a while for day 4 to be a trip on the bus link to Fort William and do the Mallaig extension. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Day 1 will be Inverness-Kyle. Day 2 is...
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    Exploring the Highlands

    Thanks High Dyke
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    Exploring the Highlands

    After many years dreaming about it , I have finally taken the plunge and will soon fulfil my ambition of travelling the lines to Wick/Thurso/Kyle and Aberdeen from Inverness. I will be travelling mid April. I have purchased the Highland Rover ticket. I will reach Inverness via the Highland...

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